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What is the best way to respond when someone criticises your church online?
Jonathan Howe says an apology can often defuse tension and avoid conflict, but if the criticism is about core biblical doctrine the church should stand its ground.

Body of missing Florida priest found
A 71 year-old priest who had been missing since last week has been found dead in Georgia, according to authorities.

Sex abuse survivor to sue diocese that has reinstated priest
A survivor of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest who has been reinstated by the Vatican is to sue the priest's diocese.

CJ Mahaney: Churches must 'protect' their pastors
Days after his presence at the Together for the Gospel conference was heavily criticised, CJ Mahaney preached about the Biblical mandate for churches to defend their pastors.

Radicalisation in UK prisons: Islamic extremist literature 'routinely' passed out to inmates
A leaked report has revealed that extremist literature is being routinely given out to inmates by Muslim chaplains in UK prisons.

Should Christians want to be rich? 10 Bible verses about wealth
We're deluged with images of wealth but the Bible is always clear that it is never to be sought for its own ends, and that we are always accountable to God for how we use it.

How your church can REALLY welcome everyone
Is it actually possible to cater for all the different personality types in one congregation?

U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Obama immigration case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday on the case involving President Barack Obama's immigration actions.

Genocide declaration would save lives: UK Coptic bishop enters the debate over ISIS atrocities
A declaration of genocide by MPs this week would protect lives and allow for a co-ordinated international response, according to Angaelos

Cirque du Soleil cancels North Carolina shows over bathroom law; governor scores gay lobby
Theatrical circus group Cirque du Soleil has canceled its upcoming shows in North Carolina to show its opposition to the bathroom privacy law that imposes that people can use bathrooms according to their biological sex.

ISIS-destroyed Palmyra arch recreated in London's Trafalgar Square
A replica of an ancient arch destroyed by ISIS in Syria has been unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square today.

How old is the Bible?
Recent headlines have suggested the Bible is much older than previously thought. So how old do we think the Good Book is?

Iraqi priest saves thousands of 'priceless' ancient manuscripts from ISIS
An Iraqi priest has been named a hero after he rescued thousands of 'priceless' ancient manuscripts as ISIS invaded his village.

Wife of jailed Christian human rights activist speaks of power of God
Wife of jailed Christian human rights activist shared how she has relied on the powers of God during her darkest challenges.

Christian woman bulldozed and killed during church demolition protest
A pastor's wife was killed after being buried alive while protesting the destruction of a church in China, according to a human rights organisation.

Christian fitness instructor killed in Texas church
A Christian mother of three was killed in a church in Texas on Monday morning by a man dressed in SWAT gear, according to police.